Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 2, 2024

Most often occurs in uncircumcised males [Assim 2022] Buildup of sloughed and dead skin, microorganisms, and secretions between the foreskin and the glans Incidence in children shown to range from 0.05% up to 20% [Kayaba 1996, Hsieh 2006] Between 6% and 20% in uncircumcised men [Assim 2022, Perkins 2024] Pediatrics usually presents between 2y and 5y (..)

Pediatrics 154

Pediatrics Allergic Reactions EMS Infectious Diseases 154

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hypersensitivity/dermatologic: GLP-1 agonists are synthetic peptides; may lead to antibody formation and allergic reaction/injection site reaction. Reactions are usually minor: transient warmth, pruritis at injection site that resolves. 2009 Jun;160(6):909-17. 2018 Apr 17;319(15):1580-1591. Eur J Endocrinol.

Allergic Reactions 98

Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis Dehydration Wellness 98

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

AUGUST 1, 2016

The idea is not to tape on the growing mound itself, because the mound may pull at the anchored skin and set a nuclear chain reaction of annoyance and restlessness – and potentially a failed procedure. 2009 Nov;124(5):e858-67. 2009 Apr-May;26(2):135-6. The swelling will look indurated, a pinkish red. Pediatrics. Am J Emerg Med.

Allergic Reactions 52

Allergic Reactions Dehydration Pediatrics Geriatric Emergencies 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An understanding of the risks involved including allergic reaction, radiation exposure, contrast extravasation, and contrast-associated nephropathy allows for a thorough risk-benefit analysis prior to ordering these studies. Emerg Radiol 2009, 16 (3), 195-201. References (1) Barkovich, E. ; Gonzalez, R. Schaefer, P.

Stroke 105

Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 105